1829 10C PR(PCGS#4548)

March 2021 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

4057

等级

PR63

价格

118,296

详细说明

Exciting Proof 1829 Dime Rarity JR-7 Die Pairing 1829 Capped Bust Dime. JR-7. Rarity-8 as a Proof. Square Base 2, Small 10 C. Proof-63 (PCGS). This incredible early Proof dime ranks among the most significant Capped Bust silver offerings in this sale. An unequivocal Proof impression from the 1829 JR-7 dies, both sides exhibit a bold, deeply reflective finish in the fields that forms a splendid backdrop to the devices. All design elements are fully impressed with razor sharp detail that is far superior to that seen on even the best produced circulation strikes of this type. Otherwise brilliant, halos of delicate champagne-apricot peripheral iridescence encircle both sides and add to the outstanding eye appeal. Here is a spectacular Choice Proof that belongs in the finest numismatic cabinet. Produced some 30 years before the Mint began marketing Proof coins the numismatic hobby in the United States, the Proof 1829 Capped Bust dime is a major rarity in today's market. The mintage was not recorded, in keeping with the Mint's practice at that time, although undoubtedly only a handful were produced. These coins were made on an as needed basis throughout the year, generally for presentation or other official purposes, but also occasionally for distribution to a few pioneering collectors with close ties to Mint personnel. There were no dedicated press runs for Proof coins struck prior to the late 1850s. The Mint simply utilized whichever dies were closest to hand when tasked with producing a few specimens. Thanks to our (Bowers and Merena's) sale of the Eliasberg Collection, we are aware of Proof 1829 dimes of both the JR-4 (possibly unique) and JR-7 (offered here) varieties. A Proof JR-3 (also possibly unique) was offered as lot 5678 in Heritage's August 2001 Atlanta Signature Sale. The John Reich Collectors Society (Early United States Dimes: 1796-1837, 1984) accounts for only two Proofs from the JR-7 dies, the finest selling privately via Stack's on December 23, 1976. The Eliasberg specimen may be a third, as the authors were probably not aware of its existence as it is clearly the finest known specimen both for the JR-7 variety and the Proof 1829 issue. (The Eliasberg specimen sold as lot 5122 in our July 2015 Baltimore Auction, at which time it was certified Proof-66 by PCGS.) The current online version of the PCGS Population Reportestimates that only five to eight Proofs of this date are known from all dies. An important bidding opportunity for advanced collectors and a coin that is worthy of the strongest bids. Provenance: From our (Bowers and Merena's) Rarities Sale of August 2001, lot 101. PCGS Population (all die marriages of the issue): 4 in all Proof grades. PCGS# 4548. NGC ID: 27D2. Click here for certification details from PCGS.